Definition: Chronic irritation of the stomach lining. Causes the stomach lining and glands to wither away.
Pronunciation: ay-TROH-fik gah-STRY-tis
Atrophic Gastritis
By Sharon Gillson, About.com Guide
Updated February 05, 2006
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